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P15 WAC

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,246 mi
Last recorded111,246 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 WAC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 111,246 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 111,228 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 107,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 107,421 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 102,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 99,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 99,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 93,112 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 93,109 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 87,844 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 87,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 82,346 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 71,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 59,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2013 59,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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P15 WAC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 98,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P15 WAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P15 WAC registered?

P15 WAC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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